then you have a spanish telecom firm, together they hold a large part of the market already in latin america. but their rivalry is now spreading to europe as well. they say they want to make a for a mexicanid hold 40% of kpn. this is said to be an event to block another deal between them and telefonica. 8.1 have agreed to sell for billion euros. let's look at the takeover, we can turn to anthony, the bureau chief of mexico city. thank you very much for speaking to us. why are they pursuing them? what is happening in mexico city. >> when he bought into the company one year ago, they stated they were interested in a minority stake as they got to know the new market. triggered thehave decision for the full buyout, was the decision to sell the german mobile unit, and they would not be as interested without that. >> is carlos himself trying to the germands on market or is he looking to raise the price, if you will, that telefonica may be paying? >> that is a view some people hold, the decision for the full buyout may be a way to try to raise the price. has said today that this is still the price